SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Aluminum Borate
CAS #: 11121-16-7
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
Stanford Advanced Materials
E-mail: sales@samaterials.com
Tel: (949) 407-8904
Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Reproductive toxicity, Category 2
Signal word:
Danger
Hazard statement(s):
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statement(s) Prevention:
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response:
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage:
Store locked up.
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation.
Other hazards which do not result in classificationNone
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical name: Aluminum Borate
Common names and synonyms: Aluminum Borate
CAS number: 11121-16-7
EC number: N/A
Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice:
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a
physician.
In case of skin contact:
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed:
N/A
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary:
N/A
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical:
N/A
Special protective actions for fire-fighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal
protection see section 8.
Environmental Precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the
environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain
special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values: N/A
Biological limit values: N/A
Appropriate engineering controls:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks
and at the end of workday.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE):
Eye/face protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection:
Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the
concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves.
Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's
outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in
accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected
protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN
374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection:
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazards:
N/A
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Powder
Colour: N/A
Odour : N/A
Melting point/ freezing point: N/A
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range: N/A
Flammability: N/A
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit: N/A
Flash point: N/A
Auto-ignition temperature: N/A
Decomposition temperature: N/A
pH: N/A
Kinematic viscosity: N/A
Solubility: N/A
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value): N/AVapour pressure: N/A
Density and/or relative density: N/A
Relative vapour density: N/A
Particle characteristics: N/A
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: N/A
Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: N/A
Conditions to avoid: N/A
Incompatible materials: N/A
Hazardous decomposition products: N/A
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity:
Oral: N/A
Inhalation: N/A
Dermal: N/A
Skin corrosion/irritation: N/A
Serious eye damage/irritation: N/A
Respiratory or skin sensitization: N/A
Germ cell mutagenicity: N/A
Carcinogenicity: N/A
Reproductive toxicity: N/A
STOT-single exposure: N/A
STOT-repeated exposure: N/A
Aspiration hazard: N/A
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity:
Toxicity to fish: no data available
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
Toxicity to algae: no data available
Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
Persistence and degradability: N/A
Bioaccumulative potential: N/A
Mobility in soil: N/A
Other adverse effects: N/A
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product:
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled
incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage ordisposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging:
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively,
the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a
sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging
materials.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number
ADR/RID: N/A
IMDG: N/A
IATA: N/A
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: N/A
IMDG: N/A
IATA: N/A
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: N/A
IMDG: N/A
IATA: N/A
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: N/A
IMDG: N/A
IATA: N/A
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
Special precautions for user: N/A
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code: N/A
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical name: Aluminum Borate
Common names and synonyms: Alumnium Borate
CAS number: 11121-16-7
EC number: N/A
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS): Listed.
EC Inventory: Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory: Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015: Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC): Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS): Not Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory: Not Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC): Listed.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information isbelieved to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the
product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the
properties of the product.
